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Blakesburg, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Davis County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
252
Population
933/sq mi density
$48,750
Median Income
$30,127 per capita
$79,400
Home Value
$231,842 Zillow
$589
Median Rent
33.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
26
Violent Crime/100K
1,000 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,400 home value, $589/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Blakesburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 911 ft (278 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 933/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9620°N, 92.6347°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Davis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ottumwa Regional (OTM) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in |
Blakesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.0").